*Quarter I, FY 2005 results will be available on http://usps.com/financials/ following the February 2005 Board of Governors meeting.

Mail volume and revenue growth are dependant on the economy, the occurrence of extraordinary events, the underlying demand for postal services, and the attractiveness of competitive alternatives. Fiscal Years 2000 to 2003 represented a period of extraordinary turbulence in the economy. Despite these conditions, the Postal Service has kept postage rates stable since 2002.

In 2005 postal management expects to seek approval from the Board of Governors to file for a rate increase in 2006. The revenue requirement for 2006 will be provided with the filing.

There are no changes to the goals, objectives, indicators, or measures for 2005.

5. Obtain Reform

The final strategy, to obtain greater flexibility to manage cost and to respond to customer needs depends on Congressional action.

Figure 4-5 National Total Revenue to Plan Performance
Five Year Trend, FY2000 –2004